Southern University Economic Development District, LA
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Wed Nov 19, 2025
Southern University Economic Development District
Board to designate personnel for SU EDD account oversight
The Southern University Economic Development District Board of Commissioners will meet to approve account access personnel and the 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also receive updates on levy tax collections, website creation, and a strategic plan.
- Designation of personnel with access to and oversight of SU EDD account
- Approval of 2026 meeting calendar
- Update on collection of approved levy taxes
- Development of a comprehensive strategic plan
- Website creation update
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✓ Decided: Board designates personnel for account oversight and sets 2026 meeting dates
The Board approved the designation of authorized personnel for the SU EDD account and established the 2026 meeting schedule. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025, meeting.
- Approved minutes from August 26, 2025, meeting
- Approved Resolution No. 2 designating authorized personnel for SU EDD account access and oversight
- Approved 2026 meeting dates: March 26, June 24, September 23, and December 16
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Southern University Economic Development District (“Board Meeting”) will be held on November 19, 2025, 1:00pm, at J.S Clark Administration Building, 2nd Floor, Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813. The Board Meeting agenda and the items to be discussed are attached hereto.
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SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 19, 2025, 1:00pm
Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room
J.S. Clark Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call and Acknowledgement of Quorum
Dennis J. Shields, Chairman
Patrice Aron, Commissioner
Erin Monroe, Commissioner
Craig Stevens, Commissioner
Matt Valliere, Commissioner
3. Adoption of the Agenda
4. Public Comment (limited to 3 minutes per person)
5. Action Items
Approval of Minutes from August 26, 2025, Board meeting of the District
Designation of Authorized Personnel with Access to and Oversight of SU EDD Account
Request Approval of SUEDD Meetings for Calendar Year 2026
6. Informational Items
Update on the Collection of the Approved Levy Taxes
Development of a Comprehensive Strategic Plan
Website Creation
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment
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SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 19, 2025, 1:00pm
Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room
J.S. Clark Administration Building, 2nd Floor
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order by President Shields
2. Roll Call and Acknowledgment of Quorum
Counsel called roll.
Present: Dennis J. Shields, Chairman
Craig Stevens, Commissioner
Erin Monroe, Commissioner
Matt Valliere, Commissioner
Absent: Patrice Aron, Commissioner
A quorum was present.
3. Adoption of the Agenda
Commissioner Monroe moved to adopt the agenda, and it was seconded by Commissioner Stevens.
Motion carried.
4. Public Comments
None.
5. Action Items
A. Approval of Minutes from August 26, 2025, Board meeting of the District.
Commissioner Monroe moved to approve the minutes from August 26, 2025, Board meeting of
the District. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stevens. Motion carried.
B. Designation of Authorized Personnel with Access to and Oversight of SU EDD Account
Commissioner Stevens moved to approve Resolution No. 2, the designation of authorized
personnel with access to and oversight of SU EDD account. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Valliere. Motion carried.
C. Request Approval of SUEDD Meetings for Calendar Year 2026
Commissioner Valliere moved to approve the SUEDD meeting dates for the 2026 calendar
year: March 26, June 24, September 23, and December 16, all to be held in the Board of
Supervisor …
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Tue Aug 26, 2025
Southern University Economic Development District
Board to approve prior meeting minutes and a resolution
The Southern University Economic Development District Board will hold a meeting on August 26, 2025, to adopt the agenda, take public comment, and vote on two action items: approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting and ratification of Resolution No. 1 from that same meeting.
- Approval of minutes from February 11, 2025 board meeting
- Ratification of Resolution No. 1 from February 11, 2025 meeting
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
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✓ Decided: Board approves February 2025 meeting minutes and Resolution No. 1
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025, meeting. The Board also ratified Resolution No. 1 from that same meeting and directed staff to confirm exempt industrial organizations.
- Approved February 11, 2025, Board meeting minutes
- Approved Ratification of Resolution No. 1 from February 11, 2025, meeting
- Directed staff to confirm exempt industrial organizations
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Southern
University Economic Development District (“Board Meeting”) will be held on August 26, 2025,
1:30 P.M., at Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage Center Building, Classroom 1,
Southern University and A&M College, 8320 G. Leon Netterville Dr., Baton Rouge,
Louisiana 70813. The Board Meeting agenda and the items to be discussed are attached hereto.
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SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 26, 2025, 1:30pm
8320 G. Leon Netterville Dr., Classroom 1
Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage Center Building
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call and Acknowledgement of Quorum
• Dennis J. Shields, Chairman
• Patrice Aron, Commissioner
• Erin Monroe, Commissioner
• Craig Stevens, Commissioner
• Matt Valliere, Commissioner
3. Adoption of the Agenda
4. Public Comment (limited to 3 minutes per person)
5. Action Items
A. Approval of Minutes from the February 11, 2025, Board meeting of the District
B. Approval of the Ratification of Resolution No. 1 from the February 11, 2025, Board
Meeting of the District
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
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SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 26, 2025, at 1:30 pm
8320 G. Leon Netterville Drive, Classroom 1
Leon R. Tarver, II Cultural and Heritage Center Building
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call and Acknowledgment of Quorum
Present: Patrice Aron, Commissioner
Craig Stevens, Commissioner
Matt Valliere, Commissioner
A quorum was present.
3. Adoption of the Agenda
Commissioner Stevens moved to adopt the agenda, and it was seconded by Commissioner
Aron. Motion carried.
4. Public Comments
NONE
5. Action Items
A. Approval of Minutes from February 11, 2025, Board meeting of District.
Commissioner Stevens moved to adopt the 2/11/25 Board Meeting Minutes for the
District. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aron. Motion carried.
B. Approval of the Ratification of Resolution No. 1 from the February 11, 2025, Board
Meeting of the District and for staff to confirm the exempt industrial organizations.
Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the Ratification of Resolution No. 1 from the
2/11/25 Board Meeting of the District and for staff to confirm the exempt industrial
organizations. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aron. Motion carried.
6. Other Business
NONE
7. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned.
Tue Feb 11, 2025
Southern University Economic Development District
Board to vote on 1% sales and hotel tax for Southern University district
The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution to levy a 1% sales and use tax and a 1% hotel occupancy tax within the Southern University Economic Development District, starting April 1, 2025. The board will also receive proof of required public notices for the proposed new tax. Approval of minutes from the July 31, 2024 meeting is also on the agenda.
- Consideration and adoption of a resolution to levy a 1% sales and use tax on retail sales, use, lease, rental, and services in the district
- Consideration and adoption of a resolution to levy a 1% hotel occupancy tax within the district boundaries
- Board receipt of proof of notice published in The Advocate on January 16 and January 24, 2025
- Board receipt of notice to State Senator Regina Barrow and State Representative about intent to levy new tax
- Approval of minutes from the July 31, 2024 board meeting
✓ Decided: Board approves new 1% sales and hotel occupancy taxes
The Board adopted a resolution to levy a 1% sales and use tax and a 1% hotel occupancy tax within the district starting April 1, 2025. The Board also selected Liberty Bank as its depository institution. Other items included the approval of previous meeting minutes and proof of public notices.
- Approved 1% sales and use tax and 1% hotel occupancy tax starting April 1, 2025
- Adopted Liberty Bank as the depository institution
- Approved July 31, 2024 Board meeting minutes
- Adopted receipt of proof of notice for LSA-R.S. 33:9038.76 and LSA-R.S. 42:19.1 (with revision)
- Adopted receipt of proof of notice to State Senator Regina Barrow and State Representative Barbara Carpenter (with revision)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Southern
University Economic Development District (“ Board Meeting ”) will be held on February 11,
2025, 4:00 P.M., at Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage Center Building, Classroom 1,
Southern University and A&M College, 8320 G. Leon Netterville Dr., Baton Rouge,
Louisiana 70813. The Board Meeting agenda and the items to be discussed are attached hereto.
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SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 11, 2025, 4:00pm
8320 G. Leon Netterville Dr., Classroom 1
Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage Center Building
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call and Acknowledgement of Quorum
• Dennis J. Shields, Chairman
• Patrice Aron, Commissioner
• Erin Monroe, Commissioner
• Craig Stevens, Commissioner
• Matt Valliere, Commissioner
3. Adoption of the Agenda
4. Public Comment (limited to 3 minutes per person)
5. Action Items
A. Approval of Minutes from July 31, 2024 Board meeting of the District
B. Board’s receipt of proof of notice pursuant to LSA-R.S. 33:9038.76 and LSA-R.S.
42:19.1 of its intention by publication once a week for two (2) weeks in t he
Advocate, the official journal of the District, the first publication to …
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SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 4:00 pm
8320 G. Leon Netterville Drive, Classroom 1
Leon R. Tarver, II Cultural and Heritage Center Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order by President Shields
Janene Tate, Communications Director, submitted affidavit attesting to notice of hearing.
2. Roll Call and Acknowledgment of Quorum
Counsel called roll.
Present: Dennis J. Shields, Commissioner
Patrice Aron, Commissioner
Craig Stevens, Commissioner
Matt Valliere, Commissioner
Erin Monroe, Commissioner
A quorum was present.
3. Adoption of the Agenda
Commissioner Valliere moved to adopt the agenda, and it was seconded by Commissioner Stevens.
Motion carried.
4. Public Comments
NONE – see Charles Tombs comments below
5. Action Items
A. Approval of Minutes from July 31, 2024 Board meeting of District
Commissioner Stevens moved to adopt the 7/31/24 Board Meeting Minutes for the District.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aron. Motion carried.
B. Board’s receipt of proof of notice to LSA -R.S. 33:9038.76 and LSA -R.S. 42:19.1 of its
intention by publication once a week for two (2) weeks in the Advocate, the official journal of
the District, the first publication to appear at least fourteen (14) days before the public meeting
of the Board which was established on January 16, 2025 and the second notice was published
on Janu …
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Wed Jul 31, 2024
Southern University Economic Development District
✓ Decided: Board intends to levy 1% sales and hotel occupancy taxes starting Nov. 1, 2024
The Board adopted district bylaws and established commissioner terms. It approved resolutions to levy a 1% sales and use tax and a 1% hotel occupancy tax within the district beginning November 1, 2024. The Board also elected officers and scheduled its next meeting.
- Adopted Bylaws for the District
- Established 3-year terms for Commissioners Valliere and Aron and 2-year terms for Commissioners Stevens and Monroe
- Elected Commissioner Stevens as Secretary/Treasurer and Commissioner Valliere as Vice Chair
- Adopted resolution to levy 1.0% sales and use tax and 1.0% hotel occupancy taxes starting November 1, 2024
- Adopted resolution providing public notice of the intended 1.0% sales and hotel occupancy taxes
- Tentatively scheduled next meeting for September 25, 2024
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SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 4:00pm
J.S. Clark Administration Building, 2nd Floor,
Baton Rouge, LA
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order by President Shields
Janene Tate, Communications Director, submitted affidavit attesting to notice of hearing.
2. Roll Call and Acknowledgment of Quorum
Counsel called roll.
Present: Dennis J. Shields, Commissioner
Patrice Aron, Commissioner
Craig Stevens, Commissioner
Matt Valliere, Commissioner
Absent: Erin Monroe, Commissioner
A quorum was present.
3. Adoption of the Agenda
Commissioner Valliere moved to adopt the agenda, and it was seconded by Commissioner Stevens.
Motion carried.
4. Public Comments
Chauna Banks, Metro Council Member, District 2 – expressed her concern about the impact of the
imposition of taxes on the residents of Scotlandville; if there would be overlap with the Scotlandville
District; and how information would be disseminated.
5. Informational Items
A. Acknowledgment of Appointments – President Shields
President Shields welcomed the Commissioners; expressed his appreciation for their
participation; and indicated that the EDD is aligned with one of his major pillars for the
Southern University and A&M College, i.e., being a good steward of place.
6. Action Items
A. Consideration and Adoption of Bylaws for the District
Commissioner Stevens moved to adopt the Bylaws for the Dist …
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